Sustainability pays off

Big Mamma reveals the secret recipe for turning sustainability into profit. Founder Victor Lugger shares how conscious choices have proven to positively impact the bottom line of his company. "We believe that what is not measured cannot be…

“It’s all about the duck!”

Julian Metcalfe, the co-founder of Pret and current CEO of itsu, delivered a captivating speech that emphasized the role of technology in enhancing restaurant operations. Discover the specifics, and the unexpected connection to a duck. The…

The fridge is your prime competitor

"The out-of-home market has embraced the new reality," says Circana's top market researcher Jochen Pinsker, Industry Advisor for Foodservice Europe at Circana. Here's an overview of his insights presented at the EFSS 2023. By the end of 2023,…

Navigating inflation: a balancing act

Inflation's pervasive impact extends its reach into the heart of the restaurant industry, causing ripples throughout the supply chain. At the European Foodservice Summit in Zurich, Inga Blokker shed light on the multifaceted implications of…

Everybody wants money

Harry Goss, a devoted McWin partner, brings a wealth of expertise to the table as the head of the private equity firm's foodservice division. As a distinguished member of the management team and investment committee, Goss willingly imparts his…

Former President of BK International: An outsider’s take on the industry

André Lacroix built Burger King International in the 90s. Today he looks at the industry from the outside and has a few tips up his sleeve. He shared them in his keynote speech at this year's European Foodservice Summit. No longer directly…

Expansion: Anticipate mistakes, overcome setbacks

How to be successful abroad? During a panel discussion at the 24th European Foodservice Summit in Zurich, BigChefs founder Gamze Cizreli, Marugame Undon CEO Keith Bird and Head of Franchise Judd Williams and Dr. Stefan Tewes, shared insights…

Europe’s restaurants need to become greener, healthier and more sustainable

Arnaud Dufour, Secretary General of Serving Europe, gave an overview of the impact of the European Green Deal at the 24th European Foodservice Summit in Zurich. Clear statement of the Secretary General of Serving Europe, Branded Food and Beverage…

Topics of today and the future

On the second day of the European Foodservice Summit, the topics of sustainability and digital innovation were two focal points. Market researcher Jochen Pinsker, Industry Advisor Foodservice Europe at Circana (formerly npdgroup), opened…

Takeaways from Zurich – day 1

For the 24th time, the Who's Who of the international food service industry met in Zurich for the European Foodservice Summit. Around 220 participants from 25 countries came to Lake Side for inspiring presentations and intensive exchange between…

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